Heather Dougherty is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).
Heather Dougherty
Heather Dougherty is an experienced and skilled wine communicator who found her true calling after a 10-year stint in the travel business.
A committed Francophile (except in matters of rugby), she is never happier than when exploring the classic (and less well-known) regions of France. Champagne and sparkling wines are a continuing passion and she is the current UK Champagne Ambassador as well as a certified educator for both the Rhône and Rioja.
She is a past Chairman of the Association of Wine Educators, member of the Circle of Wine Writers and an experienced wine judge.
Follow Heather on Twitter @wineandwords
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